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What do you call a letter that is written to a company when you are applying for a job?
Application letter/Cover letter
Why is an application letter also called a cover letter?
It is a cover page for your resumeˊ and other pertinent documents or certificates when you submit your application
enumerate the 3 letter formats in writing?
full block format
modified block format
indented or Semi-block format
True or False:
Using Microsoft Word, align the content of your letter to the right.
False, it should be justified
What is the other term for the application letter?
A. cover letter
B. promissory note
C. letre’ de’ aplicante’
D. office correspondence
A. Cover letter
What punctuation mark is used after asalutation in a formal letter?
Colon :
Differentiate full block with indented or Semi-block format
Full Block format features all elements of the letter aligned to the left margin of the page while in semi-block format, the first sentence in each paragraph is indented.
What should be written in the body of the letter?
In the body of the letter, state your reason or reasons for writing such a letter.
How many pages does an application letter usually have?
only one
Which part of an application letter pertains to the address of the person who is writing the letter?
A. salutation
B. return address
C. inside address
D. complimentary close
B. return address
What is the effect of an unsigned application letter sent to the intended receiver?
the letter would have no value
In writing an application letter, one should observe proper capitalization.
Enumerate at least 3 capitalization rules that one should always remember which are related to writing a letter.
Capitalize the proper names of people, things, and animals.
Capitalize the first letter in the salutation like Dear and others.
Capitalize the first word of a document and the first word after a period.
Capitalize brand names, companies, days of the week, and months of the year
What do we call the return address?
LETTERHEAD
Sincerely yours,
This is an example of what part of an application letter?
Complimentary close
What are the pieces of information one can see on the letterhead?
name
address
contact details of a company/org.
If your letter is not printed and is sent electronically, is it okay to use the e-signature?
This is legally allowed especially at this time of pandemic to avoid the further spread of COVID 19.
When/Why does someone write an application letter?
when he/she is applying for a job
Enumerate the parts of an application letter.
return address
dateline
inside address
salutation
body
complimentary close
handwritten signature
name
From the DMOS, Enumerate the 4 standard fonts one can use in writing an application letter?
and what is the standard font size?
Arial
Times New Roman
Bookman Old Now
Calibri
font-size: 11 or 12
Summarize the topic discussed by giving 5 important details.
review the parts of a resume
parts of an application letter
3 types of letter formats
Do's and Dont's in writing an application letter
capitalization rules
Use of an application letter